After more than 30 years in Waikiki, family-run Me BBQ has reopened at 2427 Kūhiō Ave — and owners say a lookalike operation in their old Uluniu spot is confusing customers.

Kīlauea volcano in Hawai'i erupted on January 12, 2026, with lava fountains and a new lava flow at Halemaʻumaʻu crater, as reported by USGS and local media.

Two men arrested for Attempted Murder in Honolulu after a shooting incident involving a vehicle, leaving a 14-year-old hospitalized; police seek community assistance.

Police responded to a shooting in Kalihi, Honolulu, leaving a 24-year-old man wounded. No arrests yet as the masked suspect remains at large. Authorities urge witnesses to contact CrimeStoppers.

Honolulu braces for incoming cold fronts, with stable conditions giving way to showers and a drop in temperature. A Small Craft Advisory and High Surf Warning are issued for mariners and beachgoers.

Dominic Yagong, a former Hawai‘i County council chair and the longtime public‑address voice at Honokaa High, died last week at 66 after a second stroke.

Wailua Homesteads residents will face a water service disruption due to mainline repairs on January 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., affecting several streets.

Hawaii expects a weather shift with dry conditions, a cold front on Sunday, and rain on Monday; advisories for high surf and marine activity are in effect.

Unionized caregivers at Hale Nani staged a picket in Makiki, accusing management of slashing hours and leaving residents with reduced daily care.

An armed man on Maui was shot by police after he opened fire and ignored their commands, with no officers injured. The suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

Locally owned Lotus Cafe opened a new Kailua Town location on Hekili Street, bringing its Kaimuki-style coffee and scratch-made menu to Windward Oahu.

Maui PD's Mobile Medical Education Unit offers services at Kalama Park to assist the houseless, including mental health, wound care, and aid with insurance and SNAP.

Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig faces charges of attempted murder of his wife, with a motion to dismiss the case based on prosecutorial misconduct and insufficient evidence.